The provinces on the Eastern Seaboard are major agricultural and industrial producers. In the past decade, recreational golf has grown in step with the industrial estates, with new courses springing up to serve the expatriates and local enthusiasts. Some of the most famous names in golf have created impressive layouts with first-class facilities out of rocky and sandy terrain. Some cater to serious players, others fall somewhere in between Golfing action is centred around Chon Buri and Pattaya. Just two hour's drive from the capital, the area is ideal for day trips, though most courses, if they don't have their own hotels, are within a short drive of good accommodation.