Anti-government protesters in Thailand are to take their grievances to the doors of the Senate as the body meets to discuss the political crisis in the country.<br /><br /> Over the weekend two opposition supporters were injured after grenades were fired by unknown assailants as they camped at Government House in Bangkok.<br /><br /> Last week a court dismissed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and several ministers for abuse of power, increasing tensions between pro-government “Red Shirts” and the anti-government “Yellow Shirts.” <br /><br /> After Yingluck was removed from office a caretaker government took control ahead of elections planned for July 20.<br /><br /> Those opposed to the government want an unelected “people’s council” to overhaul the political system before an election date is set.<br /><br /> Pro-government backers have accused the courts of bias and have threatened violence if the anti-government side gets its way. <br /><br /> Thai authorities have increased security in Bangkok as fears of fresh violence grows.
