This student was dubbed the world's best girlfriend yesterday (Thu) after surprising her boyfriend with a Valentine's Day bouquet - made from cash.

Pilaslak Puenchoke, 20, was stuck for gift ideas for partner Tua, 25, for the annual celebration and dreamed up the surprise - instead of buying him ''man things''.

She withdrew 100,000 baht (2,250GBP) in the equivalent of ten pound notes and commissioned a florist to arrange them in a massive bouquet.

She then surprised her partner as he ate with pals at a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday night - asking the musician to sing happy birthday as she walked in.

Pilaslak said: ''It was all a big surprise for my boyfriend. He said he wasn't too interested in expensive gifts, or fancy things. But he was just being kind. So I wanted to show him how special he is.''

Part-time make-up seller Pilaslak gave Tua the Valentines's Day treat early to coincide with his birthday.

She added: ''He just said to buy him 'man things'. I don't know what that is, or what would make him happy because there is so much. I had the idea to do this.

''His friends were impressed. I think they would like their girlfriends to give them a similar gift. They said I'm the best girlfriend but it is just good fun.''