Dozens of gunfire and at least two explosions in the capital city of Thailand , Saturday, raising tensions during the anti-government protests in the capital city .
The incidents that occurred prior to the general election - which views will not be able to restore stability in the country .
According to Reuters , at least three people were injured in the violence that took place in front of a shopping center in northern Bangkok .
The gunman in the crowd likelihood hide their weapons before retreating from the shooting area . The gunfire continued as the sun begins to set .
There is no clarity about whether the protesters or those who were injured are supporters of the government or his party .
Most opponents are determined to block a vote - which almost certainly will return Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to power .
Saturday's attacks occurred at Laksi district in Bangkok , which is adjacent to the Dong Muang airport . Dong Muang into the castle party Yingluck , Puea Thai .
The Yingluck supporters had gathered to demand that the vote Sunday unhindered .
The political violence that took place since late November have killed 10 people and injured at least 577 others .
The protesters took to the streets in the last round of the eight -month conflict that broadly involve the middle of Bangkok, Thailand and southern resident royalist supporters villagers against Yingluck and her brother , former premier Thaksin Shinawatra .
Thaksin was ousted from his seat in 2006 in a coup .
Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban streets calling for peaceful deterrence , but at the same time he promised not to hinder the people who will be voting .
" People are not going to close the polling booths , but will be in the streets protesting . They will demonstrate with calm , peaceful , non-violent ... We're not going to do anything that would hinder the people cast their votes , " said Suthep on on Friday.
Election Commission secretary-general Puchong Nutrawong said preparations for the elections have been " almost 100 per cent ready " in the northern provinces , northeastern and central .
However , there was a problem sending ballots to the districts in Bangkok and the 12 provinces in the south , which was blocked by the protesters .
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