Yes, the globalization has had its negative effects on Chiang Mai,too. Unless you consider McDonald's restaurant a good thing, which millions clearly do. They have now opened up another new McDonald's just across from the historical gate main of Chiang Mai, at least for many it is a welcome sight. .
There are of course one in Night Bazaar but I guess it is too far for a fix for many of the would claim to be "back packers" in the old city.
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on the bank of the Kok River within town area, contains what is believed to be the oldest Holy Relic even before King Mengrai built Chiang Rai. Doi Chom Thong has been a sacred site for aextremely long time. The site was surely reverenced as the home of local spirits before Buddhism arrived in the area.
