Are tofu and soya bean the same thing?

No, Tofu is made from Soy beans “Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food cultivated by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. It is a component in East Asian, Southeast Asian and West African cuisines. read more

Tofu is a food made from Soybeans much like grits are a food made from corn or congee is a food made from rice. read more

Soy is a natural source of many essential nutrients, and it can usually be a healthy addition to a balanced overall meal plan. Examples of soy-based products include tofu, miso, soymilk, soy burgers, soybeans and edamame. The difference between soybeans and edamame is in the level of maturity when the beans are harvested. read more

In the US, nobody says soya. We call it soy. I think soya is the British English version of what the US calls soy (or vice-versa, however you wish to say it). I find it interesting that the UK makes an exception for soy sauce. read more