She will receive the award at the International Women Entrepreneurs event now in its eighth year currently being held in Vancouver until Thursday. Pranee will be attending the ceremony along with 14 other leading female entrepreneurs from eight countries.

Her award not only celebrates her success in the business world, but as a globally recognised prize, it will also provide greater exposure for the modified-car assembler on the world stage.

"This award is for all Thai working women and will hopefully encourage them," said Pranee.

The highly successful company has its own brand name, TR.

Established in 1967, it has developed from a producer of car-body moulds, to assembly. The company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1994.