You would think a 'former banker' would have been astute enough to have made sufficient provision for his future without having to rely on a state pension.
When I did a back to back 60 day last October, the IO at BKK wasn't going to allow me to to reenter. I had to go to the referral area where I was told in uncertain terms 'you need a visa' possibly because 60 days with the possibility of a 30 day extension each time could result in 180 days in the country. The IO then eventually tapped something into the computer system and allowed me entry.