Asos Co-Founder Dies in Mysterious Fall in Thailand

Quentin Griffiths, one of the founders of the prominent online fashion retailer Asos, has tragically passed away following a puzzling fall from the balcony of his condominium in Thailand.

The 58-year-old entrepreneur, originally from London, reportedly fell from the 17th floor of his residence in Pattaya. Emergency responders discovered his body on the ground beneath his balcony.

Authorities stated that there were no indications of disturbance within his apartment, but they have not dismissed the possibility of foul play as investigations continue, pending forensic analysis.

The definitive cause of his death will remain unknown until a thorough post- mortem examination is carried out, which could take an extended period.

This incident occurs amidst an alleged ongoing legal battle with his ex-wife in Thailand, who is accused of misappropriating £500,000 from a joint business they ran.

In the previous year, Griffiths was reportedly questioned by police after his ex-wife claimed he had forged documents to sell property and shares tied to their business without her consent.

Griffiths has denied these accusations and was subsequently released by the authorities.

Reports suggest that the investigation into these allegations was active at the time of his death.

A source close to Griffiths’ family expressed to The Sun: 'It's a real mystery. The phrase 'suspicious circumstances' has been mentioned, but we just don't know yet.'

Griffiths played a vital role in the establishment of Asos in 2000 alongside Nick Robertson and Andrew Regan, remaining with the company until 2005.

Under their guidance, Asos transformed into a £3 billion global retail entity, attracting high-profile customers, including the Princess of Wales and Michelle Obama, who donned its exclusive designs.

A former advertising executive, he served as the marketing director before stepping down after four years.

Griffiths realized a significant profit of £15 million from share sales in 2010, followed by another substantial gain in 2013.

He then initiated legal action against his accountants at BDO, alleging they provided misleading advice regarding tax strategies related to his share sales, which ultimately cost him over £4 million in taxes from the sale of more than £10 million worth of Asos and Achica shares, another online retailer he co-founded.

The father of three relocated to Thailand around 2007. After parting ways with his first wife, he remarried a Thai national, welcoming a son and a daughter before their separation several years ago.