Hi! I'm planning a trip for late October and was wondering if anyone knew about the weather in late October. I've read all over the web that it is the beginning/end of the monsoon season. Does that mean I won't be able to lay on the beach if I head down to Phuket or Koh Samui? Will Phuket or Koh Samui have a better chance of less rain or are they pretty much both wet?

Thanks!