Khlong Phraya (Thai: คลองพระยา) is a wildlife sanctuary in southern Thailand, located at the boundary of Surat Thani and Krabi Province.
It covers an area of 153.6 km² (95,988 rai) of the districts Plai Phraya, Phrasaeng and Chai Buri. The terrain is mostly mountainous and covered with dense forests, but also some grassland.
Animals in the area are langurs, muntjac, tapirs and hornbills.
The wildlife preserve was established on October 31, 1980, originally covering 95 km² (59,375 rai) of Krabi province. On May 7, 1993 it was enlarged by 58.6 km² (36,613 rai) to include parts of Surat Thani province as well.
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