It combines with two other rivers, the Bikhli River and the Rantee River, at the confluence called Sam Sop or Sam Phrasop in Sangkhlaburi District to form the Khwae Noi River.
[1] "Song Ka Lia" in the Mon language means "over there".
It originates from Roki Creek in the forestland of Thung Yai Naresuan on the west side.
It flows through a meander in many Karen communities and villages.
It is now popular as a destination for kayakers from Songkalia Bridge to Mon Bridge.