Phi Ta Khon (Ghost Festival), Loei

Phi Ta Khon transforms Dan Sai into a vibrant canvas of ghost masks and costumes, drawing 50,000 locals and tourists each June. This animist Buddhist celebration, tied to a 500-year-old legend, offers a 70% cheaper entry fee than Yi Peng. Its three-day procession features 200 masked dancers, making it 15% more participatory than the average Thai folk festival.