After 21 people were killed in political unrest this weekend in Thailand, China’s Tourism Authority has ordered a stop on organized travel trips to the country.

While this is just a temporary suspension of travel, the Chinese National Tourism Administration revealed, “Tourism authorities at all levels will immediately notify all travel agencies to temporarily stop organized group travel to Thailand until further notice,” citing the “volatile situation on the ground” in Thailand as their reason to halt travel.

On Saturday seventeen civilians as well as four soldiers were killed in Bangkok with more than 800 people wounded in a clash between Thailand security forces and “Red Shirt” protesters.

When China stops group travel tours, you know the situation has gotten serious.  We’re hoping that speedy and safe solutions to this crisis can bring beautiful Thailand back to their travel graces.