I do the same. 6 months uk 6 months thailand previously on METV now on visa exempt. Very simple

@George ******

indeed. I think simply they thought it wasnt a big issue and wouldnt be a big problem if caught. It would be which is why i reminded everyone

@George ******

honestly, no problem. Lots been said. Really the amounts dont matter. It was more a polite reminder of the implications of what the poster was suggesting. Anyhow, no problem

@George ******

i am Brittish and since Covid the pension due to the triple lock and double digit inflation has increased notable in 4 years. If youre in Thailand retired for 20 years, add all that extra up and its a very large fraudulent claim. Overall, 20 years starting 2020 youd probably defraud 80-100k in that period. Last 4 years alone its gone up 200 pounds a month.

@George ******

yes, youre correct and i agree with all your points completely. Live in one foreign country you get an uplift, in another, no uplift. Stupid. BUT, my point was to be careful as fraud against the UK government is very serious and if you get hundreds extra a month on an uplift youre not entitled to over 20 years thats a very large fraud and no excuses will be accepted. Youll be expexted to pay it bacj and large fine as a bare minimum and possible prison if you return to the UK. Thats my only point to warn people.

@John *********

correct

Yes. Nothing to do with bank accounts. If it goes to your UK account still no uplift if youre not a UK resident. May be harder for them to catch you if you dont declare youre not resident but if they do, thats Tax fraud which is very serious im afraid

@Chris *****

sure but no one would, thats my experience

@Chris *****

indeed but if it does fail in the UK it goes in.the bin as no one will touch it. I learned that the hard way !

@Jay ******

as i say, the A04 or similar are perfectly good phones with dual sim for about 4000 new or half that for near new

It has all the stuff a phone had only a couple of years before. Mines be great