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Ex-Wife of ASOS Co-Founder Denies Involvement in Thailand Balcony Death
Thai police find no evidence of foul play after Quentin Griffiths’ fatal fall as legal dispute between former spouses had been ongoing
The former wife of ASOS co-founder Quentin Griffiths has publicly denied any involvement in his death after the British entrepreneur fell from an 18-storey apartment complex in Pattaya, Thailand, earlier this month.
Griffiths, 58, died on February 9 after plunging from a high-rise residential building in the seaside city south of Bangkok.
Emergency services found his body on the ground below a balcony.
Police said he had been alone in the apartment, which was locked from the inside, and there were no signs of forced entry.
Authorities confirmed that closed-circuit television footage showed no one else entering the room prior to the incident.
A post-mortem examination did not reveal evidence of assault, and investigators said they currently do not suspect foul play.
His former wife, Ploy Kringsinthanakun, 43, said she had “absolutely nothing to do” with his death and insisted she was in Bangkok at the time.
She stated that she learned of his passing through his legal representative, days before the pair had been scheduled to appear in court in connection with a business dispute.
The two had reportedly been engaged in a legal conflict over the alleged sale of land and company shares valued at approximately £500,000.
Kringsinthanakun had previously accused Griffiths of forging documents to dispose of assets without her consent.
He denied the allegations and maintained that all transactions were lawful.
Court proceedings had been ongoing at the time of his death.
Police previously questioned Griffiths in January after the allegations were filed.
He was released while investigations continued.
Court documents cited in media reports indicate he faced multiple claims, including filing false reports and misrepresenting the status of property deeds, though the matters had not reached final adjudication.
Kringsinthanakun said the couple had not been in contact for more than four years following their separation and expressed concern for their children.
She also questioned the limited local media coverage surrounding the incident.
When officers arrived at the apartment, they found opened bottles of wine and water inside the unit.
Thai authorities have reiterated that preliminary findings suggest no criminal involvement.
ASOS paid tribute to Griffiths, describing him as one of the company’s original co-founders who played an important role in its early development.
Founded in 2000 alongside Nick Robertson and Andrew Regan, the online retailer grew into a global fashion business valued in the billions.
Griffiths left the company in 2005 and later realised significant proceeds from share sales.
He subsequently relocated to Thailand, where he lived for many years.
The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office confirmed it is supporting the family and remains in contact with Thai authorities as the investigation continues.
Griffiths, 58, died on February 9 after plunging from a high-rise residential building in the seaside city south of Bangkok.
Emergency services found his body on the ground below a balcony.
Police said he had been alone in the apartment, which was locked from the inside, and there were no signs of forced entry.
Authorities confirmed that closed-circuit television footage showed no one else entering the room prior to the incident.
A post-mortem examination did not reveal evidence of assault, and investigators said they currently do not suspect foul play.
His former wife, Ploy Kringsinthanakun, 43, said she had “absolutely nothing to do” with his death and insisted she was in Bangkok at the time.
She stated that she learned of his passing through his legal representative, days before the pair had been scheduled to appear in court in connection with a business dispute.
The two had reportedly been engaged in a legal conflict over the alleged sale of land and company shares valued at approximately £500,000.
Kringsinthanakun had previously accused Griffiths of forging documents to dispose of assets without her consent.
He denied the allegations and maintained that all transactions were lawful.
Court proceedings had been ongoing at the time of his death.
Police previously questioned Griffiths in January after the allegations were filed.
He was released while investigations continued.
Court documents cited in media reports indicate he faced multiple claims, including filing false reports and misrepresenting the status of property deeds, though the matters had not reached final adjudication.
Kringsinthanakun said the couple had not been in contact for more than four years following their separation and expressed concern for their children.
She also questioned the limited local media coverage surrounding the incident.
When officers arrived at the apartment, they found opened bottles of wine and water inside the unit.
Thai authorities have reiterated that preliminary findings suggest no criminal involvement.
ASOS paid tribute to Griffiths, describing him as one of the company’s original co-founders who played an important role in its early development.
Founded in 2000 alongside Nick Robertson and Andrew Regan, the online retailer grew into a global fashion business valued in the billions.
Griffiths left the company in 2005 and later realised significant proceeds from share sales.
He subsequently relocated to Thailand, where he lived for many years.
The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office confirmed it is supporting the family and remains in contact with Thai authorities as the investigation continues.
