PATTAYA, THAILAND – The former wife of Quentin John Griffiths, a British entrepreneur and ASOS co-founder who died in a fall from a luxury condominium in Pattaya, publicly rejected any involvement in his death and demanded the return of their three children.
Death of a businessman in Pattaya
The 58-year-old Griffiths, one of the original co-founders of online fashion retailer ASOS, died on 9 February 2026 after falling from the 17th floor of a luxury condominium in Pattaya. Thai police said the room had been locked from the inside.
According to investigators, there were no signs of forced entry or a struggle, leading them initially to treat the case as a possible suicide. An official autopsy to determine the exact cause of death was still pending.
Press appearance by the ex-wife
On 27 February 2026, Ploynaphat Kriengsintanakul, known as “Ms. Ploy”, appeared before the press together with Suksan Missachan, president of the Pattaya Provincial Lawyers’ Council. The briefing took place at the council’s office in the Na Kluea area.
There she firmly rejected speculation in parts of the international media that had linked her to the death of her former husband. She stressed that she had only learned of the incident at the same time as the wider public.
Legal support and earlier separation
Suksan said Ms. Ploy had turned to the lawyers’ council because she felt burdened by foreign reports hinting at possible involvement. He explained that the couple had been divorced and living separately for more than five years.
According to him, Griffiths had since remarried and started a new family, while Ms. Ploy lived in Bangkok. She had not been involved in his business activities or his financial affairs.
Custody dispute and missing children
Previous custody disputes had been settled in court, with legal custody awarded to the father. In practice, however, the children had lived with his new wife and a nanny.
Ms. Ploy said she had respected the court’s decision, even though it meant she could not see her children as often as she wished. Since the father’s death, she stated, the three children had been taken to an unknown location and she had been unable to establish contact.
Appeal to authorities and public opinion
The former wife said she had filed a complaint with the police. She argued that under Thai law parental custody should revert to the mother after the death of the custodial parent, and therefore she was now demanding that the children be returned to her.
In emotional remarks, she described her concern for her 19-year-old adopted daughter “Taengmo”, her 12-year-old son “James” and her 11-year-old daughter “Lily”. She appealed urgently to state authorities for help.
Suksan, speaking as the family’s legal representative, underlined that they wanted to follow all legal procedures while protecting the family from misleading reports.
“The discovery of the children and their well-being must come first.”
said Suksan Missachan, president of the Pattaya Provincial Lawyers’ Council.