Asos co-founder dies in fall from 18-storey building in Thailand

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Rebecca Ratcliffe in BangkokFebruary 20, 2026 at 11:39 AM

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Quentin Griffiths, the 58-year-old co-founder of Asos, died on February 9th after falling from an 18-story condominium in Pattaya, Thailand. Thai police responded to the scene and an autopsy revealed no signs of foul play or a break-in. Griffiths co-founded the online fashion retailer Asos in 2000, leaving the company in 2005 to pursue other ventures, including Achica, EBTM, and Adili. Prior to his death, Griffiths was reportedly involved in two court cases in Thailand.

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Austin Reed 30% Rihanna ×240% Michelle Obama 40% London 50% Thailand ×260% Pattaya ×360% Asos ×470% Quentin Griffiths ×580%

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Pattaya

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