A British co-founder of online fast fashion giant Asos has died after falling from a high-rise balcony in Thailand. The police announced this on Friday.
Quentin Griffiths, 58, fell from the 17th floor of an apartment building in the seaside resort of Pattaya on February 9. Local law enforcement authorities confirmed this to the AFP news agency. “The motive is still under investigation,” said police officer Kosala Ngamphong.
Griffiths entered Thailand on a tourist visa. The British embassy has been informed of his death, the official added.
Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000. At the time, the website sold replicas of clothing seen in films and television. The name is an acronym for “As Seen On Screen.”
The company grew into a giant in the online fashion industry. It sells established brands as well as its own affordable clothing line with next-day delivery.
In the 2025 fiscal year, the London-based company reported sales of around $3.2 billion. (AFP)
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