About

This site introduces the international conference on the SMILE Project and Intercultural Communication Education (SPICE), which will be held on February 7th, 2026, at Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, and the International Workshop Initiative for Teachers (I-WIT), which will be held on February 6th and 7th, 2026, in Nakhon Pathom and Bangkok, Thailand. The SPICE conference and the I-WIT are hosted by workshop initiatives on language learning (WILL) and co-sponsored.

SPICE 2026

SPICE 2026 is the sixth international conference focusing on intercultural communication and foreign language education, the utilization of ICT, and the development of new educational programs. The main objective of SPICE is to bring together researchers and teachers from language and communication education to encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences. The SPICE conference seeks original contributions in all relevant areas, including but not limited to the following topics.

Collaborative and Cooperative Language Learning
International and Intercultural Communication Education
International and Intercultural Cooperative Studies
Online Communication Activities and Classes
Ideas and Practices of Global Education
Practical Language Education Among Learners with Diverse Language and Cultural Backgrounds
Project-Based Learning and Language Education
Application Programs for Intercultural Understanding
Pedagogical Methods for Global Communication Education
Observation and Formative Feedback in Online Courses
ICT-based Data Collection Through Online Courses

The main event is the practical reports from the international collaborative pairs of “the SMILE¹ project” implemented from March 2025 to January 2026. Previous meetings were held as follows:

SPICE 2025 was held at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and online.
SPICE 2024 was held at National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and online.
SPICE 2023 was held at Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan, and online.
SPICE 2022 was held online.
SPICE 2021 was held online.

I-WIT 2026

I-WIT 2026 is the third International Workshop Initiative for Teachers, in which participants from Japan and other countries will share their experiences with local high school teachers. Teachers from Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, and other countries are warmly invited and encouraged to attend. The workshop will be conducted primarily in English, with support available in Japanese when necessary.

Previous meetings were held as follows:

I-WIT 2025 was held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
I-WIT 2024 was held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Venue

SPICE2026 will be held at Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Language Institute, Thammasat University, Tha Prachan Campus, Bangkok

Address: 2 Prachan Road, Phra Barom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Official website: https://litu.tu.ac.th/en/

(Note that this map is just a snapshot image and not an interactive map)

Travel direction

Find your way from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Thammasat University Tha Prachan Campus as follows:

Take an ARL train from the airport and get off at Makkasan station.
Transfer to the metro (MRT) and board the south-bound (Sukhumvit-bound) train.
Get off the metro at Sanam Chai station and take a walk or take a taxi to the campus.

You can also ride a train from Suvarnabhumi Airport to central Bangkok and MRT, BTS, or a taxi from the station to Thammasat University.

Accommodations

Chillax Heritage Hotel

Address: 98 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd, Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Rate: Approx. 2,000–3,000 THB/night
Distance: 5–10-minute drive to campus
https://www.hotelsbkk.com/chillax-heritage-hotel-khaosan/

New Siam Riverside Guest House

Address: 21 Phra-A-Thit Road, Chanasongkram, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Rate: Approx. 1,200–2,500 THB/night
Distance: 5–10-minute walk to campus
https://www.newsiam.net/ns/newsiam4.php

Casa Nithra Bangkok

Address: 176 Samsen Soi 8, Ban Phan Thom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Rate: Approx. 1,800–2,200 THB/night
Distance: 15-minute walk / 5-minute drive to campus
http://www.casanithra.com/main/

Methavalai Residence

Address: 78 Prajadhipok Rd, Ban Phan Thom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Rate: Approx. 1,200–2,200 THB/night
Distance: 10 minutes by car to campus
http://methavalairesidence.com/location/

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Bangkok Silom

Address: 68, 1 Si Lom Rd, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Rate: Approx. 2,500-3,000 THB/night
Distance: approx. 30-minute drive to campus
https://croom-bangkoksilom.nnr-h.com

Call For Presentation

The International Conference on SMILE Projects and International Communication Education 2026 (SPICE2026) will take place on Saturday 7^th, February 2026, at Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand. Papers are invited to present studies in all fields related to education involving international communication, such as

Classroom Research
Collaborative Learning
Cooperative Learning
Curriculum Development
Evaluation of Learner Behavior
Foreign Language Education
Information and Communication Technology for Language Education
Intercultural Communication
Language Acquisition and Learning
Learner Autonomy
Teacher Education
and related areas

SPICE2026 is an international conference focusing on intercultural communication and foreign language education, the utilization of ICT, and the development of new educational programs. The main event includes practical reports from “the SMILE project” implemented from March 2025 to January 2026.

【Abstract Submission】

The abstract must be within 500 words and saved as a PDF file.

Please send your abstract to kotoba.manabi.kobo at gmail.com. (Please replace at with @)

Abstract Submission is open from the 1^st of November 2025 till the 31^st of December 2025.

15^th January 2026, Acceptance letters and Invoice

20^th January 2026, End of registration/payment online

All presenters must register by the 20^th of January 2026.

Schedule

30th September 2025, Webpage for Registration/Program/Payment OPEN

31st October 2025, Call for Presentations

15th December 2025, Deadline for Call for Presentation

31st December 2025, Acceptance letters sent to presenters

15th January 2026, Deadline for the submission of the presentation videos

15th January 2026, End of registration/payment online

5th February 2026, Committee Meeting

6th February 2026, Visit Schools (I-WIT)

7th February 2026, SPICE Main Conference (I-WIT and SPICE)

8th February 2026, Post Conference Events (TBA)

Program

SPICE & I-WIT

SPICE2026

Date: Saturday 7th February 2026
Venue: Language Institute, Thammasat University (Tha Prachan Campus)
The detailed program is shown in the SpiceBox.
https://sb.kotoba-kobo.jp/conferences/2

I-WIT2026

Date: Friday, 6th February 2026

8:10 Assemble at Exit 2, Lak Song station (MRT Station)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EtDSrNnPN3tKqnHC7
8:10 – 9:30 Transportation

I-WIT at the Demonstration School of Silpakorn University (DSU)
9.30 Arrival at DSU
9.30 – 10.00 Opening ceremony & Group photo
10.00 – 10.15 Short introduction to ELT in Thailand by Mr. Suttiya Khongyai
10.15 – 10.45 Teacher exchange (group discussion on English Teaching materials)
10.45 – 11.00 Wrap-up
11.00 – 11.30 Classroom visit (STEAM program, Trilingual program, Regular program)
11.30 – 11.45 Closing
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch break at Volcano prawn restaurant
13.00 – 14.30 Transportation from DSU to Watsuthiwararam School

I-WIT at Watsuthiwararam School (ST)
14.30 Arrival at ST
14.30 – 14.50 Opening ceremony & Group photo
14.50 – 15.10 Class visit (4 classes)
15.10 – 15.30 Coffee break
15.30 – 16.20 Overview of Watsuthiwararam School
16.20 – 16.30 Closing

Banquet
Savoey @Tha Maharaj (Not included in participation fee)

Registration

SPICE and I-WIT Registration

Online participation is still available; onsite participation has been closed, though.

For inquiries, please get in touch with us at swkbys37[at]gmail.com.

【SPICE2026】（For I-WIT, see below)

Registration fee (Please note that credit card payment is only available in JPY):

Thailand participants, whether students or faculty
- Free (online and onsite participants)
Non-Thailand participants, whether students or faculty
- 8,000 JPY (onsite participants)
- 3,000 JPY (online participants)
Those who invited participants
- Free (onsite and online)

Please fill out the registration information form that appears when you click here or the following button.

Registration / 参加登録 (SPICE)

Then, pay your registration fee unless you are a participant exempt from the participation fee.

Note for the cancellation:

If you need to cancel, please email the Conference Help Desk ( office at kotoba-kobo.jp ) by the day before the conference.
If you cancel up to the day before the conference, you will receive a full refund, minus bank operational fees. No refunds will be made for cancellations on or after the conference day.
Please note that participation fees will not be refunded if the conference is canceled for reasons beyond the Society’s control.

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【I-WIT 2026】(The Registration for I-WIT 2026 is over. Thank you very much for your interest. You are welcome to attend SPICE 2026 only.)

Registration fee:
Presenters at The International Conference on the Smile Project and Intercultural Communication Education (SPICE2026): 15,000 JPY (incl. tax)
Other participants: 20,000 JPY (incl. registration fee for SPICE2026 and tax)
*Fee is only for the workshop. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, lodging, meals, etc.