In an effort to attract more tourists, Thailand is now offering insurance coverage of $10,000 to any person who gets injured in demonstrations and riots.

Other new bonuses for tourists include airline landing fee discounts and visa fee waivers.

With the political environment still shady, the number of tourists the Southeast Asian nation has declined recently. The government aims to reclaim the prestige of being a primary tourist destination.

Since the military in 2006 that ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand has been in a political turmoil with demonstrations going on in the capital Bangkok.

The number of tourists dropped by 8 percent in 2009 compared to the previous year. Revenue, on the other hand, dropped by 3 percent from 2008. Tourism is the number one income generator for Thailand.

The new tourism stimulus measures have been first put in place in 2008 when thousands of tourists were stranded in the country after the two airports in Bangkok were seized.

The new free insurance coverage will extend until the end of the year for any foreign tourist who may experience loss, damage, injury, disability or even death from political upheavals. If hospitalized for more than 10 days, the victims will receive free medical treatment and $1,000 as daily compensation.

Foreigners who experience delays in travel caused by riots or demonstrations will be given $100 per day. All of the amount awarded to a victim, however, cannot exceed $10,000.

All travellers to Thailand can have their visa fees waived until March 2011 and authorities hinted that this may become permanent.

Airlines will get 10 percent discount on parking fees and 20 percent on landing fees until the end of this year. Hotels will also be given discounts on their electricity bills.