An elder Chinese man committed suicide by overdosing on medicines after gambling losses; he is survived by his Khmer wife who forced him to choose between her or gambling.
The incident happened on December 22 2016 at 2AM in the wife’s house which is situated in Khcheay village, Tombaer commune, Tombaer district, Tbong Khmum province.

The police identified the victim as 50YO Sokh Thy, Chinese national and living in Prey Veng province who came to farm in Trapeang Chreh which is situated in Khcheay village, Tombaer commune, Tombaer district.
His wife is a 32YO Khmer national living at the place where the incident happened.

The victim gambled away his money in Bavet city which led to a verbal dispute between him and his wife 2 to 3 days before the incident. He told him over the telephone to choose between her and the game.

The corpse has been handed over to the family after performing an examination.

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