A new law on street begging came into effect on July 28, as the government vowed to wipe out illegal beggars. Under the law, those proven to be foreign beggars will be deported and beggars who are Thai nationals will be forced to undergo a rehabilitation programme that includes occupational training, Social Development and Human Security Minister Adul Sangsingkeo Said on July 28. Those making an illegal business out of getting people to beg for money on the street can be jailed for up to three years.