ya ba

Questions

What does ya ba mean?

A tablet containing a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, popular among drug users in Thailand.

Where does ya ba come from?

From Thai ยาบ้า (yaa-bâa, “madness drug”).

How to pronounce ya ba

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ya ba”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ya ba”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “ya ba” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.